Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

No one is free who does not Lord over himself.

Men are cruel, but man is kind.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.